NASA utilizes thousands of software products from hundreds of vendors, enabling Agency scientists and engineers to drive advances in science, technology, aeronautics, Earth studies, and human and space exploration. In this audit we assessed whether NASA is managing its software assets in an effective and efficient manner while maintaining compliance with applicable requirements and security best practices.
Report File
Date Issued
Submitting OIG
National Aeronautics and Space Administration OIG
Other Participating OIGs
National Aeronautics and Space Administration OIG
Agencies Reviewed/Investigated
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Report Number
IG-23-008
Report Description
Report Type
Audit
Agency Wide
Yes
Number of Recommendations
9
Questioned Costs
$35,000,000
Funds for Better Use
$4,000,000
Open Recommendations
This report has 2 open recommendations.
Recommendation Number | Significant Recommendation | Recommended Questioned Costs | Recommended Funds for Better Use | Additional Details | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
2 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
Implement a single Software Asset Management tool across the Agency. | |||||
9 | No | $0 | $0 | ||
Centralize software spending insights to include purchase cards. |